The City Council may refer a proposed amendment to the electorate, subject to review by the Charter Commission, as provided under Minn. Stat. § 410.12, subd. 5.

The City Council may initiate an amendment by ordinance, with the concurrence of the Charter Commission, as provided under Minn. Stat. § 410.12, subd. 7.

Significant dates for Charter amendments in 2016

The dates reflected in the timeline below guide the submission of a ballot question to the electorate for a proposed charter amendment. These dates are subject to change; check with the Office of City Clerk for more information during business hours (Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at 612-673-2216.

All dates are for the 2016 calendar year.

May 8 - July 12

Period to submit a petition to place a City Charter question on the November General Election ballot

June 1

Charter Commission meeting

﻿Aug. 3

﻿Last regularly scheduled Charter Commission meeting to transmit a petition to the City Council

﻿Aug. 11

Last regularly scheduled City Council Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting to recommend ballot language for City Council approval

﻿Aug. 19

Last regularly scheduled City Council meeting to approve ballot language (early publication of action required)